Arrest made and firearm seized in attempted murder investigation
Published February 26, 2020 at 6:43 pm
Investigators from the 21 and 22 Division have charged a 24-year-old man of No Fixed Address with Attempted Murder and various other firearm-related offences in relation to a Brampton shooting incident from February 2019.
On Thursday, February 14, 2019, at approximately 11:25 p.m., police responded to a residence in the area of Sandalwood Parkway West and Mississauga Road in Brampton for a report of shots fired.
Upon arriving at the residence, officers located evidence confirming that a firearm was discharged.
They also located a 35-year-old male victim suffering from minor injuries.
The investigation identified Marcin Beran, a 24-year-old man of No Fixed Address was responsible for the incident.
A warrant for Beran’s arrest was obtained on February 15, 2019, and continuous efforts were made to locate him since that date.
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On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, Beran was located in Mississauga and was arrested for Attempt Murder.
At the time of his arrest, Beran was found in possession of a loaded Llama 9mm handgun.
Beran has been charged with Attempt Murder Using Firearm, Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm x2, Discharge Firearm With Intent, Point Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing There Was A Firearm, Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm x2, Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Order x4, Possession of a Firearm Obtained by Crime and Carry Concealed Weapon.
Beran was held for a bail hearing and appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice.
Anyone with information pertaining to this matter is asked to contact the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453-3311, ext. 2233.
Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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